Ziggy

Same. Season ticket in my back pocket and first trip to the Hawthorns with my boy who has just passed his A Levels to get into Uni. A brilliant week could be made even better if we get off to a flier!

What a legend! Unbelievable!!

Yes I used to take sweets when my youngest was very young and promised him one every five minutes so he was happy watching the clock on the screen and I could watch the game!

Brilliant news. The man is a true legend.

Can't argue with that!

I got charged when I bought on Monday. Irritating but the tickets are very cheap.

Absolutely. Let's hope he gets his second win on Saturday against the Skates.

Spot on. A hideous club.

Got two tickets this morning for me and my boy £40 for both. A bargain.

Love the fact young players are being given senior contracts.

I bought the white away shirt last year as the home kit was so hideous. Won't be buying either this year and even my lad who has had a new shirt every season doesn't want one. Opportunity missed.

Good luck to him.

Never heard of Lawro.

Bale must be coming back.

Yawn.

I just don't understand the whipping boy concept. If they are wearing the stripes (or Swiss version of) then I am behind them.

I'm with you Ottery.

Can't believe some of the comments on this thread. Yes he had a relatively poor season but you can't doubt his talent or workrate. His judgement is his greatest fault and often chooses the wrong option. If he can sort this out he will become the finished article.

Absolutely. I work in Tamworth with loads of Stoke fans and they are all completely behind the team.

Is the Earlsdon cottage still there? I used to go there when I worked in Cov.

Good man.

I got some magnificent porcelain coasters about ten years ago in Ibiza which I still use! I haven't seen any for years so looking forward to topping up my collection.

If you fancy a trip down let me know. The more the merrier!

I live in Solihull so not too far away and have a season ticket. Me and my lad go down.

Of course he will!! (Fingers crossed)